- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Anandha Jodhi
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Sept 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant, comforting lullaby from the movie 'Anandha Jodhi' (1963) serves as a message of hope and reassurance during difficult times. The singer comforts a younger boy, advising him not to lose heart over temporary sorrows, as Time itself will eventually turn things around and open new pathways for them.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Kaala magal kanthirappaal chinnayyaa”
Time is personified as a benevolent goddess ('Kaala magal') who will open her eyes and look compassionately upon the suffering.
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Kallilirukkum theraikkellaam / Kaniyilirukkum vandukkellaam”
Rhyming of the second letter ('lli' / 'ni') across consecutive lines to create a smooth, rhythmic flow.
Metaphor / Philosophical Analogy
“Nellukkulle maniyai neruppinile oliyai / Ullukkulle vaitha deivam unakku illaiyaa”
Uses nature examples (a toad inside a rock, a beetle inside fruit, grain in paddy) to illustrate how divine grace sustains every living soul in hidden places.
Antithesis (Contrast)
“Oru pozhudhil thunbam varum / Maru pozhudhil inbam varum”
Contrasting opposing states of life—sorrow and happiness, darkness and light—to convey the natural cycle of life.
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Trivia
'Anandha Jodhi' (1963) stars M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Devika. The song features iconic lyrical work by Kannadasan and a memorable melody composed by the Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy duo, beautifully rendered by P. Susheela.
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